WASHINGTON, D.C. — The passage of the Republican budget, signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4th included over $1 Trillion in cuts to Medicaid. The cuts are expected to devastate rural healthcare centers and force over 10 million people to lose care.
According to The Guardian:
“Medicaid is the single largest health insurance program in the US. The public program covers 71 million low-income, disabled and elderly US residents. It pays for half of all US births and the care of six in 10 nursing home residents.”
These cuts are also expected to trickle down to those with private insurance as well. Once again, The Guardian reports:
“Another issue is the potential for Republicans’ cuts to drive up the cost of healthcare for Americans who are privately insured, including through employers. As hospitals fight to survive, they will try to extract as much money as possible from other sources of funding – namely, commercial insurance.”
Number of People Expected to Lose Healthcare Coverage
According to independent estimates — especially from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) — the “One Big Beautiful Bill” signed on July 4, 2025 is expected to lead to:
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7.8 million people losing Medicaid coverage alone by 2034
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In total, 11.8 million Americans becoming uninsured—factoring in both Medicaid cuts and rollback of ACA/marketplace subsidies.
Other reputable sources largely align:
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The Wall Street Journal projects around 8.7 million fewer Medicaid enrollees due to stricter work and verification mandates.
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The Center for Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) believes an additional 10.6 million could lose Medicaid through expanded state-level provisions.
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Commonwealth Fund highlights 10.9 million losing insurance, which includes 5 million driven off Medicaid.
How They Voted
House of Representatives
District 1: Jack Bergman (R) Voted AYE to cut Medicaid
District 2: John Moolenaar (R) Voted AYE to cut Medicaid
District 3: Hillary Scholten (D) Voted NAY on Medicaid cuts
District 4: Bill Huizenga (R) Voted AYE to cut Medicaid
District 5: Tim Walberg (R) Voted AYE to cut Medicaid
District 6: Debbie Dingell (D) Voted NAY on Medicaid cuts
District 7: Tom Barrett (R) Voted AYE to cut Medicaid
District 8: Kristen McDonald Rivet (D) Voted NAY on Medicaid cuts
District 9: Lisa McClain (R) Voted AYE to cut Medicaid
District 10: John James (R) Voted AYE to cut Medicaid
District 11: Haley Stevens (D) Voted NAY on Medicaid cuts
District 12: Rashida Tlaib (D) Voted NAY on Medicaid cuts
District 13: Shri Thanedar (D) Voted NAY on Medicaid cuts
Senator Gary Peters (D) Voted NAY on Medicaid cuts
Senator Elissa Slotkin (D) Voted NAY on Medicaid cuts
